F1- Miami Grand Prix 2023 Thrills Fans
Corner one at the Miami Grand Prix race during free practice 1. (photo credit Alina Figueroa)
May 12, 2023
The Miami Grand Prix is back!
The 2023 Miami Grand Prix took place the first weekend of May at the Miami International Autodrome. This year, Grand Prix took place in Miami, returning to the Sunshine State for the second edition.
THE PRINCIPLES OF F1
F1 is the highest class of international racing series in the world, featuring 10 teams and 20 drivers race in different locations all around the world for a year. The goal each driver and team have is to gain the greatest number of points by the end of the season. Whoever has the most points, wins world champion.
The way drivers win points is to end in the top 10. The higher up the driver ends up at the end of the race, the more points he receives. For example: if the diver ends in 1st place, he receives 25 points, 2nd receives 18 points, 3rd receives 15 points, and so on. One Point can also be given to the driver with the fastest lap of the race, but only if the driver finishes in the top 10.
F1 weekends are located all around the world and there are a total of 23 locations this year. The Miami Grand Prix was the 6th race of this season. Each location has a different track and they each have their challenges. In some they may be the turns, or the weather or the straights.
THE WEEKEND
The way the Miami Grand Prix was organized was:
Friday: Free Practice 1 & 2 take place in the afternoon
Saturday: Free Practice 3 and Qualifying
Sunday: Race
The weekend is filled with activities in addition to the F1 race such as a Porsche race on Saturday, concerts, the drivers’ parade, and the beach. There are private lounges and many activities, games, stores, and a variety of food. There are millions of shows and activities throughout the weekend, especially in Miami.
STAR-GAZING
Many celebrities attended the Grand Prix, including singers Maluma and Shakira, renowned Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel of Fast and Furious, and many others.
Even one of the “It” girls of the internet right now, Alix Earle was invited to attend. In one of her most recent Tik Toks, she said, “I’m so excited to see the races and finally pay attention to what’s happening.”
Many influencers that attended received backlash from F1 fans because they felt as if the whole point of the Grand Prix was ignored. Many influencers confessed that they were invited to attend the event, even if they did not know what F1 was.
F1 FANS AT ILS
I enjoyed watching the race so much! My favorite part was not the race, but it was the qualifying. It was the first Spanish-speaking pole of the season. The Mexican driver Sergio Perez first, and the two Spanish racers followed, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz.
— Andrea Interiano, Sophomore
The winner of this years Miami Grand Prix was world champion, Max Verstappen (Red Bull), with 26 points. In addition to being the winner, he also achieved to get the fastest lap of the race. In second place, was Sergio Perez (Red Bull) with 18 points and in third place, Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) with 15 points.
The Miami Grand Prix was a huge hit this year, and fans are looking forward to the next one. Miami is committed to host the Miami Grand Prix for the next 9 years which means this will not be the last time you hear the zoom of F1.
